12-year-old B.C. girl dies in vehicle driven by 11-year-old girl
May 21, 2013 – 12:12 PM
MACKENZIE, B.C. – Mounties are investigating after a 12-year-old girl died in a Jeep driven by an 11-year-old girl near Mackenzie, B.C.
Police say the youngster behind the wheel was being supervised by a 41-year-old man when she lost control.
The vehicle overturned on a logging road six kilometres from town, fatally injuring the passenger last Friday evening.
RCMP Sgt. Sydney Lecky says the incident has had a huge impact on the local elementary and high schools and that police are continuing to support the families involved.
The coroner's service is also investigating.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
